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December 2005
Common sense changes to amateur fishing regulations (Dec 9) | South Island set net fishers urged to set nets carefully (Dec 22) | North Island set net fishers urged to take care (Dec 22)
October 2005
Fishery Officers Apprehend Poachers In Northland With 339 Undersize Paua (Oct 7)
July 2005
Recreational fishers get "hotline" to Government (July 4) | Paua Poachers Charged in Operation Bond Enquiry (July 12)
May 2005
Minister calls commercial squid fishers back to port to save sea birds (May 6) | Budget 2005 - $11m crackdown on paua and lobster poachers (May 15) | Speech - "The Ministry and the Seafood Industry - Exploring the Opportunities" (May 19) | Consultation begins on regulations to reduce seabird deaths (May 20)
March 2005
South Pacific Fisheries to be Protected (12 March) | Speech to the United Nation's Food and Agriculture (FAO) Ministerial Meeting, Rome (March 12) | Imprisonment for paua offences (March 14) | Minister reduces East Coast crayfish quota to ensure sustainability (March 22) | Bluff oyster fishery showing signs of recovery (March 24) | Another scampi fisher accepts compensation (March 31)
January 2005
Commercial fishing banned on Motu, Mohaka and Whanganui rivers to protect eels (Jan 05) | Recreational fishers to get new voice in fisheries decision-making (Jan 12) | International interest in NZ fisheries management (Jan 12) | Japanese Fishing Master And Project Manager Sentenced On 'Trucking' Charges (Jan 17) | Two fishermen fined and vessel forfeited at Thames District Court (Jan 18) | Minister announces review of amateur fishing regulations (Jan 22) | Paua poachers can expect severe penalties (Jan 27)
November 2005
Ministry of Fisheries makes preliminary decisions on marine farm permit applications in Golden / Tasman Bays (Nov 15) | Solicitor forfeits $40,000 boat for taking excess scallops (Nov 16)
August 2005
Launch of the Ministry of Fisheries 'Guide to common deepsea invertebrates in New Zealand waters' (August 22)
June 2005
Chile commits to South Pacific fisheries management (June 14) | Application For Largest Marine Farm In New Zealand (June 20)
April 2005
Signals strong for aquaculture industry (April 5) | Minister Calls For Nominations For Regional Recreational Fishing Forums (April 26) | Black-market fish retailer fined $28,000 on paua and rock lobster charges (April 28) | Fishing boat skipper fined for illegal dumping of fish (April 29)
February 2005
Heavy penalty for paua offences (Feb 11) | Minister announces fisheries quota management decisions (Feb 18) | Minister calls for nominations from recreational fishers for Ministerial Advisory Panel (Feb 19) | Long fishing tale finally complete (Feb 21) | Crown to appeal sentences in paua case (Feb 25)
Updated : 16 November 2007